Voice of Bambi, Donnie Dunagan Visits Fab50 Bambi Statue
How fabulous is this! Donnie Dunagan, the voice of Bambi in the 1942 beloved Disney animated film, popped by Animal Kingdom theme park to check out the Bambi Fab 50 statue while it’s still on display as part of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.
When Dunagan lent his voice to the character he never dreamed that Bambi would become the iconic Disney character that his is today. You can see him visiting Animal Kingdom below dressed in his best Bambi attire.
With Disney World’s 50th Anniversary winding down in just a few short days (March 31, 2023) we’re so glad that Dunagan had time to check out the Fab 50 statue and celebrate Disney World’s momentous anniversary.
Nearly 81 years after it’s release Bambi continues to be one of Disney’s most beloved animated film and celebrates the friendships we make in life!
Dunagan’s history with The Walt Disney Company began as a young boy. He was just 7 years old when he voiced the role of Bambi. He remembers spending time with Walt personally, walking through Disneyland Park. He recalled how Walt enjoyed showing him around the park.
After his success as success as Bambi, Dunagan would go on to join the United States Marine Corp at the age of 18. He would serve in four military tours including Korea and Vietnam. Dunagan was nominated for the Medal of Honor and also earned two Silver Stars, three Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts.
Though Dunagan never told any of the men that he served with in the Marine Corps that he voiced the famous fawn, today he loves sharing stories of what it was like to work with Walt at a young age!
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